§ 34-28-6-7 — Procedure; requisites; failure to appear; forfeiture

Indiana § 34-28-6-7

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 34: CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE
• Art. 28: SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS: MISCELLANEOUS
• Ch. 6: Security Deposit Posted by a Nonresident Alleged to

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A nonresident person who requests to deposit
a security in the amount of the fine or judgment and costs shall, in the
presence of the officer, place the amount of the fine or judgment and
costs and one (1) signed copy of the security deposit agreement into a
stamped, addressed envelope, which the court having jurisdiction shall
supply to the officer for the person. The person shall then be released
and given a copy of the security deposit agreement. The officer shall
mail or deliver the stamped, self-addressed envelope to the court
having jurisdiction. If the person does not appear in court or is not
represented in court at the time and date specified on the receipt, the
court shall:
(1) enter a guilty finding or judgment against the person; and
(2) use the security deposit to satisfy the amount of the fine or
judgment and costs prescribed for the violation.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-32.5-7.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.24.